Health Information Management (HIM) at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- HIM 110 - Introduction to Human Pathology
- Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I
- Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomical disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - HIM 130 - Healthcare Information Systems
- Teaches basic concepts of microcomputer software (to include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Focuses on microcomputer applications and information systems in the Healthcare environment. Provides a working introduction to electronic health information systems for allied health, teaching students how the adoption of electronic health records affects them as future healthcare professionals.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 141 - Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I
- Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 142 - Fundamentals of Health Information System II
- Continues focus of health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - HIM 220 - Health Statistics
- Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the health care environment, procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, and basic quality control basics.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - HIM 226 - Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation
- Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of patient's health records.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - HIM 229 - Performance Improvement in Health Care Settings
- Focuses on concepts of facility wide performance improvement, resource management and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits - HIM 230 - Information Systems and Technology in Health Care
- Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 233 - Electronic Health Records Management
- Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various health care settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR.3 credits
- HIM 249 - Supervision and Management Practices
- Introduces supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 250 - Health Data Classification Systems I
- Focuses on the current classification systems used in the healthcare industry. Introduces the professional standards for coding and reporting of inpatient/outpatient diagnostic codes as well as inpatient procedures. Utilizes standards in identifying and accurately assigning codes to diseases and procedures as they relate to statistical research and healthcare financing.Lecture 3-4 hours per week. Total 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - HIM 251 - Clinical Practice I
- Prepares the Health Information Technology Student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. Gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Part I of II.Laboratory 6 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 252 - Clinical Practice II
- Prepares the Health Information Technology student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor.Clinical practice 6 hours per week.
3 credits - HIM 254 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
- Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement.Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits - HIM 255 - Health Data Classification Systems II: CPT
- Focuses on procedure classification using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting.Lecture 2-3 hours. Total 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - HIM 260 - Pharmacology for Health Information Technology
- Emphasizes general pharmacology for Health Information professionals; covers general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agents within each class, and routine mathematical calculation needed to determine desired dosages.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - HIM 280 - HIM Capstone
- Integrates and applies knowledge and skills learned in prior HIM courses, focusing on those required to prepare for national certification in American Health Information Management Association's Domains, Sub-domains and Tasks. Includes a capstone project in which students apply principles of good practice in health information management.Lecture 1 hour per week. 1 credit
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